Bible Verses for Encouragement: 30 Powerful Scriptures During Hard Times!

Bible Verses for Encouragement: 30 Powerful Scriptures During Hard Times!

It is wise to read bible verses for encouragement of your soul during hard times which is unavoidable on earth. Are you going through spiritual challenges? Or your physical life seems to be chattered to pieces? Don’t be discouraged! Your condition does not change the fact that the Almighty LORD is powerful. And I want you to believe me that one of the secrets to victory is reading bible verses for encouragement of your body, soul and spirit.

Today’s article is full of inspiring scriptural verses you can recite when you find yourself in an unwanted situation of life. The LORD will strengthen your heart and do mighty miracles in your life as you read the quotes with faith in the LORD.

30 Bible Verses for Encouragement in Times of Need!

1. “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

2. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

3.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

4. “Peace, I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

5. “Therefore, you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you. And in that day, you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.” (John 16:22-23)

6. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

7. “But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”” (Mark 10:27)

8.Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Mathew 11:28-30)

9. “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1)

10. “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

11. “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

12. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)

13. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand.” (Psalms 37:23-24)

14. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken.” (Psalms 34:19-20)

15. “For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.” (Proverbs 24:16)

16. “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall, I will arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.” (Micah 7:8)

17. “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)

18. “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)

19. “My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalms 73:26)

20. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4)

21. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

22. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials… but let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1: 2-4)

23. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

24. “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.” (Psalms 119:114)

25. “Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows.”” (Luke 12:6-7)

26. “Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

27. “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

28. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

29. “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)

30. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)

I admonish you to repeatedly read the 30 bible verses for encouragement and your scriptural meditation will motivate you. It worked for me, and I believe you will also have testimonies to share in Jesus’ name.